Consulting Director, Financial Close

Summary

Join Clearsulting, a global consulting company, as a Consulting Director of Financial Close. Based in Cleveland, OH, London, or remotely, this hybrid role involves up to 80% travel. You will lead multiple projects, manage project budgets and finances, support client acquisition, and mentor team members. Expertise in project methodologies, finance management consulting, and digital finance technologies (e.g., BlackLine, Workiva) is crucial. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. Clearsulting offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, retirement plans, a flexible work environment, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a relevant field of study
• 8+ years of finance management consulting experience
• Expert understanding of project methodologies and techniques
• Proven track record in practice growth, revenue, and margin targets associated with technology implementation and finance transformation projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences
• Expertise in project management, including SDLC principles
• Effective organizational skills to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery through: Collaboration with project managers on workplan creation, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates, change management, and communications
• Actively managing project budgets, providing regular updates to clients
• Monitoring project progress against scope, identifying deviations, and mitigating scope creep
• Following change control procedures for scope adjustments
• Monitoring and adjusting resource utilization for project efficiency
• Reporting project performance to Engagement Lead
• Manage the financial aspects of consulting projects by: Overseeing invoicing and billing processes
• Collaborating with Consulting, Commercial leaders, and Operations for revenue and cash flow management
• Monitoring key financial metrics and addressing issues impacting revenue targets
• Implementing strategies for revenue optimization, including identifying upsell opportunities
• Support client acquisition and commercial activities by: Driving strategy to enhance delivery and sales outcomes
• Participating in the full sales cycle, drafting and reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Preparing and delivering presentations crucial for sales support
• Provide guidance, support, and training to directors, managers, senior analysts, and analysts: Promote personal growth, succession planning, and upskilling
• Define project team roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures
• Encourage certifications and skill development
• Collaborate with other Consulting and Commercial Directors to achieve company objectives: Foster teamwork to meet overall targets
• Build and nurture client relationships: Address escalations and identify additional service opportunities
• Act as primary point of contact during project delivery
• Understand client requirements and align project strategies accordingly
• Monitor client satisfaction and promptly address concerns
• Seek client feedback to improve service delivery
• Possess expert understanding and execute activities related to BlackLine, Workiva, Kyriba, OneStream, Coupa, or similar digital finance technologies: Covering various modules, including implementation
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and processes: Train team members on internal policies and workflows
• Support understanding and compliance with guidelines
• Embrace evolving responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility and a growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles
• Ability to develop executive-level presentations
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues
• Willingness and ability to travel, potentially up to 80%
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work environment
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance coverage